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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,080.35, 15,121.49 and 2,685.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,080.35, 15,121.49 and 2,685.25 is: 4,028.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,080.35 : 15,121.49 = 2,685.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,080.35/15,121.49 = 2,685.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,080.35x = 15,121.49 × 2,685.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,080.35x = 40,604,986.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,604,986.50/10,080.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,028.13

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